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Student Sizzle—AU Social Media

AthaU Facebook Group Thomas expresses concern that he hasn’t received a tutor letter on the eve of his course start date; turns out he’s not the only one waiting on tutor info.  Colleen celebrates registering for the final course of her degree; way to go!  Casey is uncertain of the process to book an exam… Read more »

AU-Thentic Events

Undergrad Program Orientation for New Students Wed, Aug 7, 5:00 to 6:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business business.athabascau.ca/event-details/business-undergraduate-new-students-information-session-082019/ Register online at above link Calgary Student Social Fri, Aug 9, 5:30 to 8:30 pm MDT The Rec Room Calgary, 1180 – 901 64 Ave NW, Calgary AB In person Hosted by AUSU… Read more »

Minds We Meet—Erin D.

Erin D., from Stratford Ontario, is 26 years old and is currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services program. Eventually, she plans to enrol into a master’s in social work! This is her story. Can you give us a little bit of background information about yourself? My name is Erin, I… Read more »

Fly on the Wall—Because Deadlines

“It puts the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again” This timeless line from Silence of the Lambs (and its countless attendant memes) may enter our mind clothed in hyperbole as we study on hot summer days.  Maybe we have air conditioning and maybe we don’t; sometimes we might eschew A/C… Read more »

The Fit Student—Small Talk Tips to Win Friends

Why learn small talk?  Well, I want you and I to have the skills to build big social supports. According to author Lana Otoya, “It is in your best interest to jump on the opportunity to form a new relationship every time you are presented with one” (p. 13 of 73, 15%). I’ve grown much… Read more »

Course Exam—EDPY/PSYC 470

EDPY 470 / PSYC 470 (Consultation and Collaboration for Students with Special Needs) is a three-credit, senior level course that is designed to increase awareness of the framework and rationale for collaboration, the facilitating factors involved, and  of strategies for implementation.  The main emphasis of the course is on understanding collaborative consultation as a process… Read more »

Dear Barb—Too Faithful for Marriage

Dear Barb: I met this really wonderful girl last year while I was attending the University of Ottawa.  We get along great and have discussed marriage.  She lives in B.C while I am in Ottawa, but we are managing to keep in touch.  The issue is that Janelle is Muslim and I am Catholic and… Read more »